(usually and especially) Such obstruction in the esophagus: esophageal achalasia.
Used in a Sentence
achalasia
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for achalasia.
Editorial note
It’s true; judging by /r/achalasia, esophageal dysfunction of this level is bad enough on its own, without celiac.
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Quick take
(usually and especially) Such obstruction in the esophagus: esophageal achalasia.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of achalasia gathered in one view.
(medicine) A neuromuscular condition where a ring of muscles is unable to relax fully, causing obstruction of a lumen, as:
(strictly) Such esophageal achalasia of primary (idiopathic) nature: primary esophageal achalasia.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for achalasia.
noun
(usually and especially) Such obstruction in the esophagus: esophageal achalasia.
noun
(medicine) A neuromuscular condition where a ring of muscles is unable to relax fully, causing obstruction of a lumen, as:
noun
(strictly) Such esophageal achalasia of primary (idiopathic) nature: primary esophageal achalasia.
noun
(occasionally) Such obstruction due to impairment of other gastrointestinal tract smooth muscles.
Example sentences
It’s true; judging by /r/achalasia, esophageal dysfunction of this level is bad enough on its own, without celiac.
It is similar to achalasia or diffuse esophageal spasm.
/r/celiac, /r/achalasia, /r/citypop, /r/deathgrips, /r/denver (and Portland, Austin, Santa Fe, Albuquerque...
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use achalasia in a sentence?
It’s true; judging by /r/achalasia, esophageal dysfunction of this level is bad enough on its own, without celiac.
What does achalasia mean?
(usually and especially) Such obstruction in the esophagus: esophageal achalasia.
What part of speech is achalasia?
achalasia is commonly used as noun.